Ethics and Professional… · SHS2 Engineering

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.1.3.LI.6 - Describe the consequences of unprofessional behaviour.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

List at least three personal consequences an engineer may face for unprofessional behaviour, such as loss of licence or reputational damage.
Describe at least two organisational consequences of unprofessional conduct, including financial loss and damage to company reputation.
Explain at least two national consequences of unprofessional engineering practice, such as compromised public safety and erosion of public trust in the profession.
Analyse a given case scenario and classify the consequences of unprofessional behaviour into individual, organisational, and national dimensions.
Justify, with reasons, why professional behaviour is a shared responsibility across all levels of society.

This indicator builds directly on Weeks 11 and 12, where learners defined professionalism and professional behaviour, and extends into the negative outcomes that follow when those standards are not maintained. The focus here is on consequences only; the detailed study of how to develop professional attributes was covered in Week 15 and will not be repeated.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Engineering Practice (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Ethics and Professional Practice (1.3)
Content standard: 2.1.3.CS.1 - Demonstrate understanding of professionalism and unprofessionalism in engineering practice. 2.1.3.LO.1 Explain the need for professionalism in engineering practice. 2.1.3.LO.2 Identify professional behaviour in engineering practice.
Indicator: 2.1.3.LI.6 - Describe the consequences of unprofessional behaviour.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 16 (Week 16 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 78

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Managing Talk for Learning: In small groups, learners discuss and share thoughts on the consequences of unprofessional behaviour considering individual, organisational, and national dimensions. Groups add to what others have said in a polite manner.

Assessment (2.1.3.AS.6). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall; Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Projector and laptop